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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGeoffrey Owens Reportedly Accepts Tyler Perry's TV Offer After Trader Joe's Job-Shaming
Geoffrey Owens just landed his next small screen role.
After being job-shamed when photos surfaced of him bagging groceries at Trader Joes, the 57-year-old Cosby Show alum was flooded with support from celebrities and fans alike. Most notably, producer/filmmaker Tyler Perry offered the actor a job on one of his shows and according to TMZ, Owens has accepted the gig.
The outlet reports that Owens was cast in a recurring, 10-episode role on Perrys hit OWN drama, The Haves and the Have Nots. The show, currently in its sixth season, shoots in Atlanta, and Owens will reportedly fly there next week to begin filming.
The news comes just days after Perry first reached out to Owens via Twitter, writing: #GeoffreyOwens Im about to start shootings OWNs number one drama next week! Come join us!!! I have so much respect for people who hustle between gigs. The measure of a true artist.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/geoffrey-owens-reportedly-accepts-tyler-perrys-tv-offer-after-trader-joes-job-shaming/ar-BBN0qcC?li=BBnb7Kz
Eliot Rosewater
(31,121 posts)Tarheel_Dem
(31,241 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)procon
(15,805 posts)just too outlandish to be believable. Wonder what role Owens will get? There are a few ladies without boyfriends, but the show really needs a good guy hero.
JanetLovesObama
(548 posts)displacedtexan
(15,696 posts)I always have. The really nice thing about this job offer is that Perry more than likely payed Owens' past due union dues as part of the deal. Past dues for insurance and retirement can be the main reason actors and crew members can't take gigs after a lengthy time away. The dues can add up to amounts any new gig wouldn't even cover for most.
Power 2 the People
(2,437 posts)Great job Mr. Perry!
SamKnause
(13,110 posts)He has the cutest smile.